This recent High Court decision shows that care is needed when drafting an exclusion clause so that the circumstances in which it applies are not defined too narrowly. Otherwise, it ...
The National Transport Commission of Australia (NTC) is developing model laws aimed at harmonising Australian legislation with respect to heavy vehicles (with gross vehicle mass of over 4.5 tonnes). New ...
This recent High Court decision shows that care is needed when drafting an exclusion clause so that the circumstances in which it applies are not defined too narrowly. Otherwise, it may work against the party seeking to rely on the clause.
The implementation of National Health Reform has finally arrived in Queensland with the introduction of the Health and Hospitals Network Bill 2011 (the Bill).
The recent decision in Cameron v. Commissioner of Taxation [2011] AATA 386 illustrates the importance of taxpayers satisfying all relevant tests when claiming they operate a personal services business for income tax purposes.
In the 2011/2012 Budget, the government announced a package of reforms in relation to not-for-profit (NFP) organisations.
Fair Work Australia’s minimum wage panel has announced a 3.4% increase in minimum wages effective from 1 July 2011.
A private member’s bill put before the House of Representatives seeks to abolish the current age limits governing the payment of superannuation by employers in Australia.
An American, working for an Australian company, travelled to India during the initial stages of a highly confidential research and development project.
The National Transport Commission of Australia (NTC) is developing model laws aimed at harmonising Australian legislation with respect to heavy vehicles (with gross vehicle mass of over 4.5 tonnes). New national legislation is anticipated to come into force on 1 January 2013. The proposed Heavy Vehicle National Laws (HVNL) are
The government has released draft amendments that will specifically allow the streaming of capital gains and franked dividends derived by trusts.
A passenger involved in stealing a car was found to be owed a duty of care after the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole. Miller v Miller [2011] HCA 9
Industrial Union United Voice is set to challenge the rollout of a series of Individual Flexibility Agreements (IFAs) by Spotless Group to cleaners in Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales in the Federal Court, claiming breaches of the Fair Work Act 2009.
The Queensland government has passed a Bill that amends the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) (Act). The amendments commenced on 4 April 2011 and they have significant implications for both landlords and tenants.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.